Finding Britain’s Slave Traders with David Olusoga (2026)
Synopsis
With exclusive access to new research, David Olusoga reveals the most comprehensive picture yet of the British slave traders who trafficked three million Africans into slavery.
First Air Date: 2026-09-21
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 1
Networks: BBC Two
Top Cast
- David Olusoga as Self - Presenter
- Michael Bennett as Self - Expert
- Jerry Brotton as Self - Expert
- Lila O'Leary Chambers as Self - Expert
- William Pettigrew as Self - Expert
- Nick Radburn as Self - Expert
- Edmond Smith as Self - Expert
- Kimberley Thomas as Self - Expert
Seasons
Series 1 (2026)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Episode 1
David Olusoga reveals the new research that uncovers how the slave trade was driven by the monarchy, beginning with Elizabeth I, and how a royal monopoly was established.
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Ep. 2: Episode 2
With exclusive access to new research, David Olusoga reveals how thousands more people became slave traders and how their profits were invested in Britain’s towns and industries.
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